blood donation

Blood drive part of VA-wide action supporting VA’s “Fourth Mission,” assisting the U.S. health care system in times of disaster.

While there has been a significant and encouraging response to the dire need for blood across the nation, the American Red Cross needs more people to give in the weeks ahead to recover from its worst blood shortage in more than a decade.

The American Red Cross is facing a national blood crisis – its worst blood shortage in more than a decade. Here's how to help.

Veterans and VA employees are supporting communities across America by rolling up their sleeves. You can make a difference by giving blood.

Veterans, families and caregivers can help with lowest blood supply in more than a decade at this time of year and receive a gift card.

Veterans and families who want to help the nation's critical blood shortage can also receive a $10 Amazon gift card in the process by donating.

The American Red Cross needs Black blood donors to donate blood to help patients with sickle cell disease, who routinely need blood.

The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage that is negatively affecting blood product availability across the country. Donors of all blood types – especially type O and those giving platelets – are urged to make an appointment to give now and help ensure hospital shelves are stocked with blood products over the Fourth of July holiday and beyond.

Record-breaking cold and winter storms across much of the U.S. have had a significant impact on blood and platelet donations.

Blood donors who come to give this February at American Red Cross locations will receive a $5 Amazon.com gift card via email, courtesy of Amazon.

The American Red Cross and NFL are teaming up this January, during National Blood Donor Month, to urge individuals – especially those who have recovered from COVID-19 – to give blood and to help tackle the national convalescent plasma shortage. 

The American Red Cross is urging those who are feeling well to give the gift of life by donating blood or platelets this holiday season.